Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O U S BANK NA P O BOX 2043   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
MILWAUKEE, WI532019668
A Employer identification number

42-6125502
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(319) 235-3282
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,221,130J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 30,277 30,585  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 29,583
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 173,133
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 30,363
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 59,860 60,948  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 750 0 0 750
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 15,184 15,184   0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 1,312 382   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,165     1,165
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 18,411 15,566 0 1,915
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 42,917 42,917
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 61,328 15,566 0 44,832
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,468
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 45,382
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............   711 711
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 20,629 29,669 29,669
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 5,780    
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 311,114 Click to see attachment263,950 382,111
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 657,044 Click to see attachment699,511 807,834
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,547 Click to see attachment805 Click to see attachment805
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 996,114 994,646 1,221,130
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 996,114 994,646
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 996,114 994,646
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 996,114 994,646
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 996,114
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -1,468
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 994,646
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 994,646
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 85. ALLERGAN INC   2011-07-08 2012-02-03
b 130. CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP   2011-07-08 2012-02-03
c 237.812 CREDIT SUISSE COMM RET ST CO   2009-11-03 2012-02-03
d 105. ENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC   2010-10-15 2012-02-03
e 54.484 AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2   2009-11-03 2012-02-03
76.819 AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2   2011-05-11 2012-02-03
60. VMWARE INC CL A   2011-07-08 2012-02-03
342. GENERAL MILLS INC   2011-05-12 2012-02-22
78. MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC   2008-08-25 2012-04-02
.18 EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C   2008-08-25 2012-04-10
. QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTL INC     2012-05-04
25. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC   2010-08-23 2012-05-23
10. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC   2012-02-03 2012-05-23
49. PHILLIPS 66   2004-08-05 2012-05-23
251. J P MORGAN CHASE CO   2008-07-09 2012-06-21
5000. JACKSONVILLE FLA ELEC 6.8% 7/01/12   1999-12-04 2012-07-01
250. INTEL CORP   2010-08-23 2012-07-24
. ENRON CORP     2012-07-25
250. INTEL CORP   2006-07-28 2012-08-06
63. EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C   2008-08-25 2012-08-17
1276.596 NUVEEN CORE PLUS BOND CLASS I   2011-04-26 2012-08-17
1498.502 NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CL I   2010-02-01 2012-08-17
200. PEPSICO INC   2002-09-11 2012-08-17
275. E M C CORPORATION   2012-02-03 2012-08-28
25. EXXON MOBIL CORP   2010-01-04 2012-09-07
797.607 NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CL I   2010-02-01 2012-09-07
82. VARIAN MED SYS INC   2009-01-08 2012-09-07
50. ACCENTURE PLC CL A   2008-07-09 2012-09-07
.6667 KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC   2010-01-04 2012-10-18
. APPLE INC     2012-10-23
. MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODS INC     2012-10-29
5. APPLE INC   2006-04-20 2012-10-31
5. APPLE INC   2006-04-20 2012-11-15
5. APPLE INC   2006-04-20 2012-11-16
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 7,290   7,185 105
b 6,413   6,999 -586
c 2,017   2,100 -83
d 8,043   7,878 165
e 2,106   2,018 88
2,970   3,338 -368
5,718   6,205 -487
13,105   13,402 -297
2,091     2,091
10   10  
56     56
2,398   4,176 -1,778
959   1,173 -214
1,526   856 670
9,008   9,834 -826
5,000   5,000  
6,222   4,575 1,647
1,305     1,305
6,606   4,518 2,088
3,805   3,541 264
15,013   14,655 358
15,000   14,985 15
14,652   7,982 6,670
7,206   7,279 -73
2,245   1,558 687
8,008   7,976 32
4,882   2,640 2,242
3,211   1,860 1,351
31   19 12
8     8
17     17
2,955   336 2,619
2,646   336 2,310
2,580   336 2,244
      3
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       105
b       -586
c       -83
d       165
e       88
      -368
      -487
      -297
      2,091
       
      56
      -1,778
      -214
      670
      -826
       
      1,647
      1,305
      2,088
      264
      358
      15
      6,670
      -73
      687
      32
      2,242
      1,351
      12
      8
      17
      2,619
      2,310
      2,244
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 30,363
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2011 44,684 1,171,521 0.038142
2010 244,135 1,199,690 0.203498
2009 35,289 1,183,782 0.02981
2008 29,543 1,359,273 0.021734
2007 129,053 1,595,771 0.080872
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.374056
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.074811
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,188,057
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 88,880
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 454
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 89,334
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 44,832
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 908
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 908
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 908
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 465
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 465
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 2
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 445
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIA
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If “Yes,” complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletUS BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (319) 235-3282
    Located atbulletPO BOX 88WATERLOOIA ZIP+4bullet507040088
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2012, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2012.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    SCOTT R NELSON DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
    1     		0    
    531 COMMERCIAL ST STE 202
    WATERLOO,IA50701
    JOY FRANCKOWIACK DIRECTOR/TREASURER
    1     		0    
    9358 120TH LANE
    SEMINOLE,FL33772
    MICHAEL FEINBERG DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
    1     		0    
    3619 N HARRISON ST
    ARLINGTON,VA22207
    JOHN ALDRICH DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
    1     		0    
    1809 OLIVE ST
    CEDAR FALLS,IA50613
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,188,310
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    17,839
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,206,149
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,206,149
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    18,092
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,188,057
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    59,403
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    59,403
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    908
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    908
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    58,495
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    58,495
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    58,495
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    44,832
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    44,832
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    44,832
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 58,495
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2010, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 22,080
    b From 2008....... 0
    c From 2009....... 0
    d From 2010....... 184,512
    e From 2011....... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 206,592
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 44,832
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 44,832
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 13,663 13,663
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 192,929
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		8,417
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		184,512
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 0
    b Excess from 2009.... 0
    c Excess from 2010.... 184,512
    d Excess from 2011.... 0
    e Excess from 2012.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION
    C/O US BANK NA PO BOX 88
    WATERLOO,IA507040088
    (319) 235-3282
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORM.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    STUDENTS IN THE FIELDS OF JOURNALISM, ATHLETICS, AND ANY OTHER FIELDS AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. GRANTS ARE MADE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING IRC SEC 170(B)(1)(A)(II) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHO ARE PURSUING TRAIN-
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ANN ARTISE
    AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
    5050 AVE MARIA BLVD
    AVE MARIA,FL34142     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO AVE 2,500
    GRACE STEINHAUSER
    LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
    125 THOMAS BOYD HALL
    BATON ROUGE,LA708032705     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 2,500
    ALISA HRUSTIC
    UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
    208 CALVIN CITY
    IOWA CITY,IA52242     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 1,250
    KOLBE ANDRADE
    AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
    5050 AVE MARIA BLVD
    AVE MARIA,FL34142     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO AVE 2,500
    JONATHAN TINK
    WHEATON COLLEGE
    501 COLLEGE AVE
    WHEATON,IL60187     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - WHEATON 2,500
    JUSTIN BURKE
    UNIV OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    4000 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLVD MILLICAN
    ORLANDO,FL32816     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - UNIV OF 2,500
    SARAH BOSS
    UNIV OF NO IOWA
    255 GILCHRIST HALL
    CEDAR FALLS,IA506140024     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - UNIV OF 2,500
    CHRISTINA BARRON
    UNIV OF SO FLORIDA
    PO BOX 864571
    ORLANDO,FL328864571     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - UNIV OF 2,500
    HANNAH PACZKOWSKI
    WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
    319 S MARKET ST
    NEW WILMINGON,PA161720001     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - 2,500
    DONNA RUDNICKI
    UNIV OF FLORIDA
    S-107 CRISER HALL
    GAINESVILLE,FL326114025     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - 2,500
    DYLAN TAVARES
    UNIV OF SO FLORIDA
    PO BOX 864571
    ORLANDO,FL328864571     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO UNIV 2,500
    SARAH SCHMITZ
    ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
    316 BOULEVARD
    ANDERSON,SC29621     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 2,500
    EMILY DIVITO
    C/O WELLESLEY COLLEGE
    P O BOX 842748
    BOSTON,MA022842748     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 2,500
    ERIN SOTO
    C/O ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE
    P O BOX 13489
    ST PETERSBURG,FL33733     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO ST 2,500
    OLIVIA HOTTLE
    C/O UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
    255 GILCHRIST HALL
    CEDAR FALLS,IA50614     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO UNIV 2,500
    ABBY MCCLAIN
    HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    P O BOX 8015
    WATERLOO,IA50704     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 417
    ABIGAIL A THOMAS
    UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
    208 CALVIN
    IOWA CITY,IA52242     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 1,250
    SEAD SARKIC
    UNIV OF NORTHERN IOWA
    255 GILCHRIST HALL
    CEDAR FALLS,IA50614     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO UNIV 2,500
    OLIVIA TODD
    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
    1220 BEARDSHEAR HALL
    AMES,IA500112044     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO IOWA 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 42,917
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 30,277  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 29,583  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   59,860  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1359,860
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    U.S. BANK, N.A., TAX PREP FEE 750     750

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACE LTD 9,953 16,120
    ACCENTURE LTD 8,123 17,024
    APACHE CORP 6,812 7,458
    APPLE INC 1,680 13,304
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 2,880 5,683
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 12,725 23,801
    GENERAL ELEC CO 16,889 11,754
    HOME DEPOT INC 10,142 24,740
    INTEL CORP    
    MICROSOFT CORP 11,776 11,405
    PEPSICO INC    
    PFIZER INC 4,256 7,248
    QUALCOMM INC 886 1,423
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 6,636 16,402
    WAL MART STORES INC 19,295 25,245
    WELLS FARGO & CO 13,488 15,381
    ABBOTT LABS 12,778 15,393
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 11,707 22,486
    BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO 4,224 4,889
    J P MORGAN CHASE & CO    
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP    
    MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC    
    NIKE INC 8,582 11,352
    OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP 7,738 7,201
    AFLAC INC 5,850 11,952
    MCDONALDS CORP 7,561 11,114
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 3,053 5,804
    VARIAN MED SYS INC    
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 7,571 10,818
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B 11,264 13,006
    ENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC    
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC    
    JOHNSON JOHNSON 3,892 4,206
    KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC 2,630 4,138
    ALLERGAN INC    
    AMAZON COM INC 12,280 15,052
    GENERAL MILLS INC    
    GOOGLE INC CL A 17,963 21,221
    POLARIS INDS INC 5,958 8,415
    VMWARE INC CL A    
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL WI 4,900 7,000
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL 7,671 8,364
    UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC 2,787 2,712

    TY 2012 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GROWTH AT COST 81,375 115,695
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND AT COST 68,000 69,888
    CREDIT SUISSE COMM RET ST CO AT COST 47,900 45,363
    T ROWE PRICE SM CAP VAL FD AT COST 39,211 65,061
    ISHARES DJ U S REAL ESTATE EFT AT COST 47,991 64,670
    DRIEHAUS ACTIVE INCOME FUND AT COST 62,500 64,702
    ISHARES S&P PREF STK IND FD AT COST 35,460 35,658
    NUVEEN CORE PLUS BOND FUND AT COST 73,312 81,945
    NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND AT COST 71,587 72,017
    HIGHLAND LONG SHORT EQUITY Z      
    NUVEEN MID CAP GROWTH OPP FD AT COST 61,136 79,795
    ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS AT COST 50,539 52,111
    PYXIS LONG SHORT EQUITY FD AT COST 60,500 60,929

    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INCOME 1,547 805 805


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICER LIABILITY INSURANCE 1,165 0   1,165


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 15,184 15,184    


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION 03704070
    EIN: 42-6125502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 382 382   0
    U S EXCISE TAXES 930 0   0